Tommy Tuberville

ASSIMILATION Act

This bill would overhaul U.S. immigration law by making it harder to immigrate through family connections, eliminating the diversity visa lottery, tightening rules for who can claim asylum, and requiring all employers to verify workers are legally authorized to work. It would also increase penalties for overstaying visas, change citizenship requirements, and restrict certain work visa programs like H-1B visas and student work permits. The changes would affect immigrants seeking to enter or stay in the country, employers who hire workers, and families trying to reunite relatives from abroad.

FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act

The legislation would streamline the process colleges use to verify that students' financial information on their federal aid applications is accurate, potentially reducing paperwork and delays for students applying for financial aid. By making the verification process more efficient, the bill aims to help students receive their aid faster and reduce administrative burden on both schools and families filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Student Athlete Act of 2026

The bill would establish new rules for how college athletes can earn money from their names, images, and likenesses, likely addressing issues around compensation, eligibility, and fairness across different sports programs. It would affect student athletes, colleges and universities, and sports organizations by setting federal standards for what kinds of endorsement deals and payments are allowed. The legislation aims to create a more uniform system rather than having each state set its own rules.

ASSIST Act of 2025

Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 or the ASSIST Act of 2025 This bill expands the definition of medical services for purposes of veterans’ benefits to include additional medically necessary automobile adaptations. Under the bill, the Department of Veterans Affairs may provide funding for the following medically necessary automobile adaptations for driver or passenger use: ramp and kneeling systems, lowered floors, occupied and unoccupied mobility lifts, ingress or egress accessibility modifications, and adapted seating. The bill also extends the limitation on pension amounts for certain hospitalized or institutionalized veterans through September 30, 2032.

USDA Loan Modernization Act

The bill would update how the U.S. Department of Agriculture makes loans to farmers and rural businesses, likely modernizing outdated lending practices and making it easier for agricultural borrowers to access credit. The changes would affect farmers, ranchers, and rural entrepreneurs who rely on USDA loans to start or expand their operations.

UBER Act

The bill would establish new federal standards and regulations for rideshare and transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft, covering areas such as driver classification, safety requirements, and consumer protections. It affects millions of rideshare drivers and passengers across the country by setting uniform rules that companies must follow rather than allowing each state to create its own separate regulations. The legislation aims to balance the interests of workers seeking better protections and benefits with companies' operational flexibility.

A bill to modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.

This bill would adjust the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest in Alabama, likely adding or removing land from federal management to better serve conservation, recreation, or local community needs. The changes would affect how much public land is available for activities like hiking and camping, as well as timber management and wildlife protection in the region. The bill has passed committee review and is ready for a full Senate vote.

Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025

Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025 This bill includes any nurse registry as an eligible health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under the bill, a nurse registry is a person who satisfies applicable state licensure requirements and procures, or attempts to procure, contracts or agreements on behalf of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, companions, or homemakers under which such individuals may furnish health care-related or assistive services and receive compensation.

Sporting Goods Excise Tax Modernization Act

The proposal would update federal taxes on sporting goods and firearms that haven't been changed in decades, potentially adjusting rates and which products are covered. This would affect sporting goods manufacturers and retailers, as well as hunters and recreational shooters who purchase firearms and ammunition. The changes could impact how much consumers pay for these items and how much tax revenue the government collects from these sales.

HBOT Access Act of 2025

The legislation would expand access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for veterans by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover this treatment for additional medical conditions beyond those currently approved. Veterans suffering from conditions like diabetic wounds, radiation injuries, and certain infections could potentially receive this therapy as part of their VA benefits. The bill aims to improve treatment options for veterans dealing with chronic wounds and injuries that may benefit from increased oxygen exposure.

Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act

This bill would establish rules to protect women and girls competing in Olympic and amateur sports, likely by addressing issues like fair competition, safety, and equal treatment in sports organizations. The legislation would affect female athletes, sports governing bodies, and amateur sports programs that receive federal funding or recognition. The bill is currently under review by a Senate committee to determine what specific protections and requirements it would impose.

FARM Act

Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act or the FARM Act This bill places the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). It also requires CFIUS to review any investment that could result in foreign control of any U.S. agricultural business. Further, the bill includes agricultural systems and supply chains in the definitions of critical infrastructure and critical technologies for the purposes of reviewing such investments. The Department of Agriculture and the Government Accountability Office must each analyze and report on foreign influence in the U.S. agricultural industry.